Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) is a prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, set in the gladiatorial arena of ancient Rome. The story revolves around Gannicus, a skilled and arrogant gladiator who rises to fame in the brutal world of combat.

The series explores the rise and fall of several characters, including the ruthless Batiatus, who runs the gladiatorial training school, and his ambitious wife, Lucretia.

As power struggles and betrayals unfold, alliances are formed and broken, all while the gladiators fight for their lives. This action-packed, drama-filled series delves into the violent, corrupt world of Roman gladiators and the complex relationships that define their existence.